Epcon Communities
Epcon Communities Franchising, Inc.
Company Information
500 Stonehenge Parkway
Epcon Communities Franchising Inc. is an Ohio corporation incorporated on April 26 1995. They do business under the names “Epcon Communities Franchising, Inc.”, “Epcon Communities Franchising”, “Epcon Homes & Communities” and “Epcon Communities”. Their principal business address is 500 Stonehenge Parkway Dublin Ohio 43017.
We also offer franchises under the name Deck The Walls ('DTW'), and franchises under the name Framing & Art Centre ('FAC') through our subsidiary Mapleleaf, Inc. See below in this Item for more information on DTW and FAC. This Disclosure Document is only for the offer of The Great Frame Up franchises, and not for the offer of DTW or FAC franchises. FCI Holdings Company, Inc. ("FCIHC") is a Delaware corporation, incorporated in February 2004. In March 2004, FCIHC acquired 100% of the stock of FCI. FCIHC has never offered franchises under its name or any other name, and its sole assets are FCI and the affiliates in this Item. The address of FCIHC is 221 First Executive Avenue, St. Peters, Missouri 63376. The Great Frame Up retail stores offer frames, framing services, and related products. The Great Frame Up franchisee operates the franchise pursuant to The Great Frame Up System, which includes the Company's standards, specifications, methods and procedures. The System also includes the use of the trademark and trade name "The Great Frame Up." The services and prod- ucts of The Great Frame Up stores are offered to all segments of the public, and the stores are generally located in strip centers. There are no regulations specific to the services and products offered by The Great Frame Up stores, except for laws or regulations which apply to retail businesses generally. The Company offers existing The Great Frame Up franchisees the opportunity to establish a showroom store. All information in this Disclosure Document is applied to the purchase of a showroom store unless specifically and otherwise stated.
3 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
7/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Epcon Communities Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $80,000 Maximum: $80,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $3,373,725 Maximum: $5,054,640
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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